Toronto Mayor John Tory and the Toronto Blue Jays™ are helping the library launch the TD Summer Reading Club and pitch the Top Reads for Summertime Play as chosen by children’s librarians, with a special appearance by Ace of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Where: Richview Branch, 1806 Islington Avenue (north of Eglinton at Summercrest Drive)
When: Friday, June 26, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
Who: Toronto Mayor, John Tory
Toronto Public Library Board Chair, Ron Carinci
TD Bank Group Community Relations Director, Alan Convery
Jays Care Foundation Executive Director, Robert Witchel
Ace of the Toronto Blue Jays
Children’s Author, Andrew Larsen
As part of an online campaign, R.A. Dickey of the Toronto Blue Jays lends his support to promote the Top Reads for Summertime Play. The campaign will start the same day.
Detail: The event is part of day-long activities celebrating the re-opening of the Richview branch children’s area. Following the formal component of the kick off, author Andrew Larsen will lead children in an activity to nurture their inner authors.
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Melanie Boatswain-Watson
416-397-5971
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